An existing East Toowoomba ‘corner shop’ required refurbishment and a 25 square metre expansion to accommodate a small, family-run financial planning business. The owners wished to create a space that celebrated contemporary design and was welcoming for their clients and a workplace that was uplifting for their staff.

The original awning was retained, and the shop was opened to footpath with glazing so the entry and dual-purpose lounge and meeting room could engage with passing pedestrians. The soft southern light transformed the dark and stale original space into a light and airy welcome for clients. The ceiling height was maximised in the meeting room and frameless glass doors allow these spaces to borrow from each other to create the impression of a larger volume than is actually present.